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Ep.28: PGA Championship Debrief

Aaron Rai conquers Aronimink to claim the 2026 PGA Championship. He definitely wasn't our pick this week, but he showed how plotters still have a place at the top level. He becomes the first Englishman to win the PGA in over 100 years. We delve into key stats and interesting storylines, and begin the episode by chatting about our own golf performances.

Ep.27: LIV Crisis & PGA Championship Preview

Saudi-backed LIV will run out of funding at the end of 2026. How will this impact the tour as we know it? And should we allow players to return to the PGA Tour? Also we look ahead at the PGA Championship played at Aronimink Golf Club. Find out if we've chosen the usual suspects or outsiders as our winners. Reitan wins on the PGA Tour and we praise a 14-shot win in Barcelona.

Ep.26: Robert Foley - How I Made It On Tour

Our very own SGT player, Rob Foley, talks us through his rise to the HotelPlanner Tour. Golf wasn't always top of the agenda as he played football and rugby to a decent level, but what made him concentrate on our game? And what skills are required to compete at the top level? We answer your questions.

Ep.25: The Masters Debrief

Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth person to win back-to-back Masters. We look at how our predictions played out and interesting storylines, including Fred Couples' impressive putting performance and Sergio Garcia's outburst. And is Rory now the greatest European of all time? Or does that still sit with Seve?

Ep.24: The Masters 2026 Predictions

We deep dive into the stats, recent form and Augusta National experience required to win the green jacket. The Masters always surprises us and some of these insights may surprise you too. Will Rory McIlroy become the first player since Tiger to defend the title? Also we discuss Tiger Woods' disaster, Gary Woodland's emotional comeback win and Alex Fitzpatrick's maiden victory.